Police on Friday identified the Merced man they believe struck and killed a woman with his vehicle earlier this week and asked for the public’s help locating him.

Authorities said Jessie Madrano, 32, was driving a black 2013 Honda Accord about 9:21 p.m. Sunday near Yosemite Park Way at the Bradley Overpass when he struck 51-year-old Ivy Spratling.

An arrest warrant has been issued charging Madrano with felony counts of vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run, Sgt. Jay Struble said Friday.

“He knows he’s wanted,” Struble said. “We’d want someone to call dispatch and keep eyes on him to direct us to where he is now.”

Officers released a photo of Madrano from the state Department of Motor Vehicles.

Struble said Madrano was coming off the overpass heading west when the accident occurred. Afterward, Madrano got out of his vehicle, looked at Spratling lying in the roadway, and drove away, according to police.

“If we find someone hiding him or helping him leave the area, there could be criminal charges filed against them for harboring a fugitive,” Struble said.

Although it was not clear if Madrano may be considered dangerous, policed advised residents to not approach him.

“Contact dispatch and let us know where he is,” Struble said.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Merced Police Department at (209)385-4702 or the department’s tip line at (209)385-4725. Tips are kept confidential and callers can remain anonymous.